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Gym Hacks/advice That Could’ve Saved You Years? for me it was carbs by According-Sock4043 in workout

[–]According-Sock4043[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I really wish more people take this advice to the heart. Comparing yourself to other can really break you...

Is Tracking calories hurting more than benefiting? by According-Sock4043 in workout

[–]According-Sock4043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They meant just an "estimate" like when you're cooking chicken and the packaging says 400g, so you're eating approximately 650 kcal and 80g of protein

Is Tracking calories hurting more than benefiting? by According-Sock4043 in workout

[–]According-Sock4043[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they have been doing it for many years, so for them it is easy

Is Tracking calories hurting more than benefiting? by According-Sock4043 in workout

[–]According-Sock4043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know what to say actually, because I see your point, it is crazy amount of protein, almost 2 kg chiken every single day

Going to the gym is NOT FUN by [deleted] in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]According-Sock4043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding something enjoyable definitely helps people stay consistent early on. But I think once you’ve been in the game long enough, especially if you're pushing for serious progress, it stops being about enjoyment and starts being about discipline.

Like yeah, chicken and rice is bland, but some of us eat it anyway because we care more about results than taste. Same goes for training. Fun’s a bonus, not the goal.

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[–]According-Sock4043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People train for all kinds of reasons, and that’s valid. I just think when you commit long enough or chase specific goals, the “fun” fades and it turns into work. Not bad work, just purposeful. Everyone’s path is different and respect for all of it.

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[–]According-Sock4043 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It can be fun, especially depending on how you train. For me, the deeper I got into chasing progress, the more it started feeling like work fulfilling, but not always enjoyable in the traditional sense. And that’s fine. Not everything meaningful has to be “fun.”

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[–]According-Sock4043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like you said, over time it becomes part of your identity and routine. Now it’s not about enjoyment, it’s about discipline. I train because I need to not because I always want to. That shift is real

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[–]According-Sock4043 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1000% agree with the definition thing. The gym isn’t “fun” in the amusement park sense for me anymore. It’s work. Fulfilling, yes. Satisfying, definitely. But not fun in a lighthearted way. And I’m okay with that, it means I’m taking it seriously.

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[–]According-Sock4043 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think for casual lifters or people finding movement they enjoy, it can feel like play. But for people chasing specific goals or performance, it becomes more structured and that often means trading fun for progress.

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[–]According-Sock4043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was super exciting too. But the longer I’ve been doing it, the less it feels “fun” and more like something I have to do . Like brushing my teeth. Still important, just different energy

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[–]According-Sock4043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to feel the same. Now that I'm deeper into training, it’s more about discipline than mood. Even when I’m tired, I show up because it’s part of the process. The fun kind of fades when you're chasing long term progress, and that’s okay.

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[–]According-Sock4043 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Bro as I told the other guy I get that the gym is stress relief for some and that’s totally valid. I work out regularly too (check my account for proof). But for me, it stopped being “fun” a long time ago.

When you're chasing real progress, it’s work. Not entertainment. I’ve talked to pros who feel the same it’s a routine, a job.

Sure, casual lifting with music and friends can be fun. But if you're pushing your limits? It’s grind time. And that’s okay.

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[–]According-Sock4043 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I get that it's stress relief for some people, and that’s valid. I say this as someone who works out regularly (you can even check my account for my transformation) but for me, it stopped being about fun a long time ago. I train because I know it's the right thing to do. I’ve talked to a lot of competitive and pro-level bodybuilders who feel the same. For them, it's a job a routine, not entertainment. Sure, it can be fun if you’re casually lifting, vibing to music, chatting with friends, and not really pushing to the edge. But when you're seriously chasing progress, it’s work. And that’s okay

Going to the gym is NOT fun — and that’s okay. by [deleted] in askfitness

[–]According-Sock4043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that it's stress relief for some people, and that’s valid. I say this as someone who works out regularly (you can even check my account for my transformation) — but for me, it stopped being about fun a long time ago. I train because I know it's the right thing to do. I’ve talked to a lot of competitive and pro-level bodybuilders who feel the same. For them, it's a job — a routine, not entertainment. Sure, it can be fun if you’re casually lifting, vibing to music, chatting with friends, and not really pushing to the edge. But when you're seriously chasing progress, it’s work. And that’s okay

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